EP1198389B1 - Folded box and method of stacking and handling - Google Patents

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EP1198389B1
EP1198389B1 EP00928672A EP00928672A EP1198389B1 EP 1198389 B1 EP1198389 B1 EP 1198389B1 EP 00928672 A EP00928672 A EP 00928672A EP 00928672 A EP00928672 A EP 00928672A EP 1198389 B1 EP1198389 B1 EP 1198389B1
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    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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  • the invention relates to boxes, and, more particularly, relates to a method for stacking boxes so as to facilitate removal of individual boxes from the stack.
  • Boxes are useful for storing, transporting and dispensing a variety of subject matter.
  • containers of foodstuffs such as plastic bags of soft-drink syrup.
  • Boxes are often stacked upon one another for shipping or storage. Often, it is difficult to remove an individual box from a stack of boxes because the boxes are so closely positioned with respect to one another that an individual box cannot be easily grasped. Thus, it would be useful to have a means for stacking boxes that facilitates removal of an individual box from a closely packed stack.
  • One aspect of the invention provides a box suitable for stacking having a base and opposed end and side walls wherein a portion of the side walls directly adjacent at least one of the end walls are diagonally disposed inwardly and the end wall is widthwise narrower than the width of the box wherein the side walls form a recessed end structure with respect to the end walls.
  • the recess may be further formed by a panel lying inwardly of the side edges of the end wall of the box, the recess panel is inwardly offset with respect to the side walls of the box, the recess is adapted to allow a user to grip the end structures thereby to hold the box. More preferably, the recess panel may be joined by an end flap to the end wall.
  • the side edges of the end wall of the box may be inwardly offset with respect to the side walls of the box.
  • the boxes may be stacked in side-by-side contiguous arrangement with end walls linearly adjacent one another whereby the offsets of adjacent boxes present an opening through which the end wall of a box may be conveniently grasped.
  • a second aspect of the invention provides a method for stacking boxes comprising the steps of providing a plurality of boxes each box having opposing top and bottom walls adjoining opposing end walls and opposing side walls spaced apart a width adjoining the opposing top and bottom walls and the opposing end walls and having recessed end structure wherein a portion of the opposing side walls adjacent at least one of the opposing end walls that is narrower widthwise than the width are disposed diagonally inwardly and at least one of the top and bottom walls is tapered inwardly to the at least one of the opposing end walls that is narrower widthwise than the width, and arranging the plurality of boxes in an array of at least one row wherein each row containsthe boxes disposed abreast one another with respective the at least one of the opposing end walls that is narrower widthwise than the width adjacent one another such that an opening is formed between adjacent respective the opposing end walls.
  • the at least one of the opposing end walls that is narrower widthwise than the width comprises both of the opposing end walls.
  • a third aspect of the invention provides a blank for forming a box suitable for stacking, the blank comprising a base wall panel having hingedly connected thereto along its free edges opposed side and end wall panels wherein a corner structure comprising a recess panel is hingedly interconnected to at least one end edge of a side wall.
  • the recess panels are dimensioned so as to form a recessed corner structure when the blank is erected to form a box.
  • the corner structure may further comprise an end flap hingedly connected to the recess panel.
  • the top wall panel and/or the base wall panel may taper inwardly towards the corresponding end wall panel.
  • FIG. 1 therein is illustrated a box 10 suitable for use in a method for stacking boxes in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • Fig. 2 illustrates the inner surface of a blank 12 for forming the box of Fig. 1. Reference may be made simultaneously to Figs. 1, 2 and 3 for ease of understanding the following description.
  • the end structures of the erected box 10 have recessed areas at the region of intersection of the end walls and the pair of opposing side walls 30,40.
  • the end walls are composite walls, each formed from a pair of overlapping flaps denoted by numerals 20 and 27 at one end and denoted by numerals 21 and 26 at the opposing end of the box 10.
  • the box 10 has eight parallel vertical walls, including orthogonally-oriented end 20/27, 21/26 and side 30 walls, and diagonally-oriented panels 32. Recesses at the ends of the box 10 are formed by the diagonally-oriented panels 32 lying inwardly of the side edges of the end walls 20/27, 21/26 and inwardly of the beveled edges of the top 22 and bottom 24 walls.
  • the diagonal flaps 32 are joined by end flaps 34 to the inner ply end walls 26, 27. Adherence of the joinder flap 40 to the side wall 30 completes tubular formation of the box.
  • the composite end walls 20/27, 21/26 are width-wise B narrower than the width A of the box 10.
  • the edges of the top 22 and bottom 24 walls taper inwardly (as shown more clearly in Figs. 1, 2 and 3) as a transition from the width A to width B.
  • the offset C between the width B of the end wall 20 and the overall width A of the box 10 has been exaggerated slightly for clarity.
  • a voided region have a width of 2C is formed between each adjoining pair of boxes 10.
  • the voided region 2C and the flange presented by the composite end walls 20/27, 21/26 provide a means for grasping and manipulating an individual box 10, as depicted in Fig. 6.
  • the recessed space provided by the diagonal flaps 32 and the opening having a width 2C permits access for hands 50 of an individual or a box-manipulating or box-grasping tool.
  • the perforated "punch-out" tab that is depicted at the intersection of the end wall 20 and the top wall 22 of the box 10 is useful for positioning the spout of an enclosed article, such as a plastic bag containing soft-drink syrup. This feature has been depicted to illustrate the environment in which the invention may be practiced.

Description

The invention relates to boxes, and, more particularly, relates to a method for stacking boxes so as to facilitate removal of individual boxes from the stack.
Boxes are useful for storing, transporting and dispensing a variety of subject matter. For example, containers of foodstuffs such as plastic bags of soft-drink syrup.
Boxes are often stacked upon one another for shipping or storage. Often, it is difficult to remove an individual box from a stack of boxes because the boxes are so closely positioned with respect to one another that an individual box cannot be easily grasped. Thus, it would be useful to have a means for stacking boxes that facilitates removal of an individual box from a closely packed stack.
One aspect of the invention provides a box suitable for stacking having a base and opposed end and side walls wherein a portion of the side walls directly adjacent at least one of the end walls are diagonally disposed inwardly and the end wall is widthwise narrower than the width of the box wherein the side walls form a recessed end structure with respect to the end walls.
Preferably, the recess may be further formed by a panel lying inwardly of the side edges of the end wall of the box, the recess panel is inwardly offset with respect to the side walls of the box, the recess is adapted to allow a user to grip the end structures thereby to hold the box. More preferably, the recess panel may be joined by an end flap to the end wall.
According to an optional feature of this aspect of the invention the side edges of the end wall of the box may be inwardly offset with respect to the side walls of the box.
According to another optional feature of this aspect of the invention the boxes may be stacked in side-by-side contiguous arrangement with end walls linearly adjacent one another whereby the offsets of adjacent boxes present an opening through which the end wall of a box may be conveniently grasped.
A second aspect of the invention provides a method for stacking boxes comprising the steps of providing a plurality of boxes each box having opposing top and bottom walls adjoining opposing end walls and opposing side walls spaced apart a width adjoining the opposing top and bottom walls and the opposing end walls and having recessed end structure wherein a portion of the opposing side walls adjacent at least one of the opposing end walls that is narrower widthwise than the width are disposed diagonally inwardly and at least one of the top and bottom walls is tapered inwardly to the at least one of the opposing end walls that is narrower widthwise than the width, and arranging the plurality of boxes in an array of at least one row wherein each row containsthe boxes disposed abreast one another with respective the at least one of the opposing end walls that is narrower widthwise than the width adjacent one another such that an opening is formed between adjacent respective the opposing end walls.
Preferably, the at least one of the opposing end walls that is narrower widthwise than the width comprises both of the opposing end walls.
A third aspect of the invention provides a blank for forming a box suitable for stacking, the blank comprising a base wall panel having hingedly connected thereto along its free edges opposed side and end wall panels wherein a corner structure comprising a recess panel is hingedly interconnected to at least one end edge of a side wall. The recess panels are dimensioned so as to form a recessed corner structure when the blank is erected to form a box.
Preferably. the corner structure may further comprise an end flap hingedly connected to the recess panel.
According to an optional feature of the third aspect of the invention there may further comprise a top wall panel.
According to another optional feature of the third aspect of the invention the top wall panel and/or the base wall panel may taper inwardly towards the corresponding end wall panel.
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  • Fig. 1 is an isometric illustration of a box suitable for use in a method for stacking boxes and removal of individual removal of boxes from the stack, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • Fig. 2 is a plan view of the underside of a blank for forming the box of Fig. 1.
  • Fig. 3 is a view of the box of Fig. I taken along line 3-3 of Fig. 1.
  • Fig. 4 is an elevational illustration of a row of boxes of Fig. 1 arranged in a side-by-side contiguous configuration.
  • Fig. 5 is an isometric illustration of boxes having the features of the box of Fig. 1, stacked in a matrix configuration, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • Fig. 6 is an illustration of the manner in which an individual box may be removed from the row of boxes of Fig. 4 or a row contained in the matrix of Fig. 5, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention.
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
    Throughout the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to denote the same or like features of the invention.
    Referring first to Fig. 1, therein is illustrated a box 10 suitable for use in a method for stacking boxes in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention. Fig. 2 illustrates the inner surface of a blank 12 for forming the box of Fig. 1. Reference may be made simultaneously to Figs. 1, 2 and 3 for ease of understanding the following description.
    The end structures of the erected box 10 have recessed areas at the region of intersection of the end walls and the pair of opposing side walls 30,40. In the preferred embodiment illustrated, the end walls are composite walls, each formed from a pair of overlapping flaps denoted by numerals 20 and 27 at one end and denoted by numerals 21 and 26 at the opposing end of the box 10. The box 10 has eight parallel vertical walls, including orthogonally-oriented end 20/27, 21/26 and side 30 walls, and diagonally-oriented panels 32. Recesses at the ends of the box 10 are formed by the diagonally-oriented panels 32 lying inwardly of the side edges of the end walls 20/27, 21/26 and inwardly of the beveled edges of the top 22 and bottom 24 walls. The diagonal flaps 32 are joined by end flaps 34 to the inner ply end walls 26, 27. Adherence of the joinder flap 40 to the side wall 30 completes tubular formation of the box.
    Referring now particularly to Figs. 3 and 4, the composite end walls 20/27, 21/26 are width-wise B narrower than the width A of the box 10. The edges of the top 22 and bottom 24 walls taper inwardly (as shown more clearly in Figs. 1, 2 and 3) as a transition from the width A to width B. The offset C between the width B of the end wall 20 and the overall width A of the box 10 has been exaggerated slightly for clarity.
    When the boxes 10 are arranged contiguously side-by-side, as depicted in Fig. 4, a voided region have a width of 2C is formed between each adjoining pair of boxes 10. When the boxes 10 are stacked in a matrix 14 as shown in Fig. 5, the voided region 2C and the flange presented by the composite end walls 20/27, 21/26 provide a means for grasping and manipulating an individual box 10, as depicted in Fig. 6. The recessed space provided by the diagonal flaps 32 and the opening having a width 2C permits access for hands 50 of an individual or a box-manipulating or box-grasping tool.
    The perforated "punch-out" tab that is depicted at the intersection of the end wall 20 and the top wall 22 of the box 10 is useful for positioning the spout of an enclosed article, such as a plastic bag containing soft-drink syrup. This feature has been depicted to illustrate the environment in which the invention may be practiced.
    Modifications may be made in the foregoing without departing from the scope and spirit of the claimed invention. For example, while both ends of the boxes depicted in Figs. 1-4 and Fig. 6 have recessed regions at both ends of the box, the invention may also be practiced with boxes 11 such as those depicted in the matrix 14 of Fig. 6 wherein only one end has recessed regions. It is also to be noted that the diagonal recessed flaps 32 of the box provide a reinforcing structure that is beneficial when the boxes are stacked. As a further example of a modification that does not depart from the scope or spirit of the invention, the invention may be practiced with only one of the top and bottom edges of the walls 20/27, 21/26 being widthwise more narrow than the width of the box 10.

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    1. A box (10) suitable for stacking having a base (24) and opposed end (20, 21) and side walls (30, 40) wherein a portion (32) of the side walls (30, 40) directly adjacent at least one of the end walls (20, 21) are diagonally disposed inwardly and the end wall (20, 21) is widthwise (B) narrower than the width (A) of the box characterized in that said side wall portions (32) form a recessed end structure with respect to the end walls (20, 21).
    2. A box as claimed in claim 1 wherein the recess is further formed by a panel (32) lying inwardly of the side edges of the end wall (26, 27) of the box, said recess panel (32) is inwardly offset with respect to the side walls (30, 40) of the box, the recess is adapted to allow a user (50) to grip the end structures (20, 27: 21, 26) thereby to hold the box.(10).
    3. A box as claimed in claim 2 wherein the recess panel (32) is joined by an end flap (34, 35) to the end wall (26, 27).
    4. A box as claimed in any of claims 1 to 3 wherein the side edges of the end wall (20, 27: 21, 26) of the box (10) are inwardly offset with respect to the side walls (30, 40) of the box.
    5. An arrangement (14) of boxes as claimed in any of claims 1 to 4 wherein the boxes are stacked in side-by-side contiguous arrangement with end walls (20) linearly adjacent one another whereby the offsets of adjacent boxes present an opening through which the end wall (20, 27) of a box may be conveniently grasped.
    6. A method for stacking boxes as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4 comprising the steps of providing a plurality of boxes each box (10) having opposing top and bottom walls (22, 24) adjoining opposing end walls (20, 21) and opposing side walls (30, 40) spaced apart a width (A) adjoining said opposing top (22) and bottom (24) walls and said opposing end walls (20, 21) and having recessed end structure wherein a portion (32) of said opposing side walls (30) adjacent at least one of said opposing end walls (20, 21) that is narrower widthwise than said width are disposed diagonally inwardly and at least one of the top (22) and bottom (24) walls is tapered inwardly to said at least one of said opposing end walls (20, 21) that is narrower widthwise (B) than said width (A), and arranging said plurality of boxes (10) in an array (14) of at least one row wherein each said row contains said boxes disposed abreast one another with respective said at least one (20) of said opposing end walls that is narrower widthwise than said width adjacent one another such that an opening is formed between adjacent respective said opposing end walls (20).
    7. The method of claim 6, wherein said at least one (20) of said opposing end walls that is narrower (B) widthwise than said width (A) comprises both (20, 21) of said opposing end walls.
    8. A blank for forming a box suitable for stacking as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, the blank comprising a base wall (24) panel having hingedly connected thereto along its free edges opposed side (30) and end wall (26, 27) panels characterized in that a comer structure comprising a recess panel (32) is hingedly interconnected to at least one end edge of a side wall (30), the recess panels (32) being dimensioned so as to form a recessed comer structure when the blank is erected to form a box.
    9. The blank of claim 8 wherein the comer structure further comprises an end flap (34, 35) hingedly connected to the recess panel (32).
    10. The blank of claim 8 or claim 9 further comprising a top wall panel (22).
    11. The blank of any one of claims 8 to claim 10 wherein the top wall panel (22) and/or the base wall panel (24) taper inwardly towards the corresponding end wall panel (20, 21).
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